Programs and Events
Learn, engage, and take action.
Stay connected and in the loop! Here, you’ll find upcoming lectures, educational workshops, commemorations, and community gatherings dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish history, and cultural understanding.
Travel with us to Poland! Information Sessions
Thursday, August 6th 4:00pm or Wednesday, September 2nd 6:30pm , Zoom
Join the Greenspon Center for an informational meeting about our 2027 Bearing Witness: A Community Journey to Poland. This powerful travel experience explores both the history of Jewish life in Poland and the vibrant Jewish communities that continue to thrive today.
Over the course of 10 days, travelers will visit Warsaw, Lublin, and Kraków, exploring the rich history of Jewish life before World War II, the devastation of the Holocaust, and the resilience and vibrancy of Jewish culture in Poland today. Past participants have described this journey as a powerful, moving, and a deeply meaningful experience that stays with them long after they return home.
While space is limited, this Fall 2027 journey is open to all members of the community.
A Discussion with Merrill Eisenhower Atwater
Wednesday, September 30th, Knight Theatre, Charlotte, NC
Join the Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center for an inspiring evening with Merrill Eisenhower, great-grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as he reflects on President Eisenhower's role in documenting the horrors of the Holocaust and preserving its history for future generations.
Guests will also receive a first look at the vision for the proposed Holocaust Museum of the Carolinas, a transformative institution dedicated to preserving history, combating antisemitism, and inspiring courageous moral leadership. Tickets are on sale below.
Fall In-Person Professional Development: A Day of Learning with Brandeis University
Friday, October 9. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Chapel Hill, NC
The Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center (Charlotte, NC) and Jewish for Good (Durham, NC) invite you to a unique professional learning opportunity led by Brandeis University’s President’s Initiative on Antisemitism. Join fellow superintendents, principals, heads of school, administrators, school safety teams, district coordinators, and classroom educators from public, independent, charter, private, and homeschool settings across the region.
Held in Chapel Hill, NC, this interactive training will equip educators with a deeper understanding of contemporary antisemitism, its historical roots, the ways it may emerge in school communities, and practical strategies for responding effectively in educational settings. The exact venue will be shared with registered participants approximately three weeks before the event.
This professional learning opportunity is open to educators and school leaders from public, private, charter, independent, and homeschool settings. Schools and district offices are encouraged to register teams of 2–4 participants to foster collaborative implementation, though individual registrations are also warmly welcomed. Please note that this event is intended exclusively for educators and school personnel and is not open to the general public.
Fall In-Person Professional Development: Teaching the Holocaust and Jewish Identity While Addressing Antisemitism Today
Tuesday, October 13. 8:45 am - 3:00 pm. Congregational Emanuel in Statesville, NC.
Join us for a full-day professional development opportunity for educators who teach or support the teaching of the Holocaust, Jewish identity, or antisemitism.
Participants will...
-- Explore current best practices in Holocaust pedagogy
--Investigate pedagogical shifts to make when teaching the trauma of the Holocaust
-- Expand knowledge about Judaism and Jewish culture
--Review the historical roots of antisemitism and track its mutation into contemporary life
--Unpack exemplar resources, lessons, and assessments
